Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader faces a decision on whether to recognize Israel before the creation of a Palestinian state, despite pressure from Donald Trump for normalization of ties. Riyadh has insisted on the establishment of a Palestinian state as a prerequisite for any historic move towards Israel. The pending Gaza ceasefire adds urgency to the situation, with Saudi Arabia emphasizing the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory as a condition for progress.
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